Vicki Price writes:
 
> >As far as I know, Matt Cullen made it clear that he had no >interest in
> attending the University of Minnesota.
>
> Cullen was not given red (recruitment) carpet treatment as others players
> were, he was recruited, but not offered a full by Woog. Erik, I believe this
> may have even been in the Star Trib. I think this was Trib worthy news. I
> would say that being one of the best or the best in some people's eyes and
> getting this kind of treatment would necessitate getting the word around that
> any  interest on your part was nil. My son went to clinics and tourneys with
> all these guys, as well as being on ALL-Star teams; he played with them and
> against them, so I hear all sides of the story. Regardless, Cullen is a great
> player! I tend to want to believe the story relayed from the players
> themselves to other players. Anyway, lots of guys don't want to play for Woog!
 
My information was primarily drawn from discussion here on HOCKEY-L, not on
what appeared in the newspapers at that time.  Your mileage may vary.
 
> >Tobey and Ian Peterson were recruited at the same time -- Ian is >a year
> older, Tobey graduated high school one year early.  There >could be another
> brother of whom I am unaware.
>
> Erik, sorry if you misunderstood this. Ian was in juniors 2 years at least
> before he was recruited by CC. I think he had a stint in Canada and then he
> played for the Fargo Jr. A team. The same Fargo team that Tobey played for the
> beginning of (Tobey's) his last high school season. Ian was never recruited by
> Woog out of high school off his state champ team. My point being, that CC and
> MN were going after Tobey primarily. Though, Ian had a great last season with
> the Fargo Ice Sharks. Ian has to be two years older. Tobey is a late 78
> birthday.
 
Whatever.
 
-- Erik
 
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